Key Features of a Pulsed Laser Sensor

Principle:

• Time-of-flight method
• Near-infrared wavelength
• Pulsed diode laser transmitter
• Sensitive narrow-band optical receiver
• Single pulse or multiple pulse signal detection
• Microprocessor-based post-processing and interfacing
• As far as appropriate: opto-mechanical scanning mechanism

Advantages

• Small size
• High reliability
• High interference immunity
• High accuracy
• Long range
• Quick data acquisition
• Highly collimated measuring beam
• Excellent cost / performance ratio

Trade-Off:

Reduction of the maximum range due to:

• Very bright daylight
• Bad visibility
• Dirty or dusty front lenses

Information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RIEGL for its use. Technical data are subject to change without notice.

RIEGL General Information GI001 (10/94)

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Last updated 05/23/02